# Firaaq (2009)

> In the fractured aftermath of Gujarat's riots, interconnected lives confront guilt, displacement, prejudice, and the seductive pull of revenge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13308

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Nandita Das
- Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Inaamulhaq, Nassar, Shahana Goswami, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Honey Chhaya, Deepti Naval
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1263679/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: harrowing, somber, contemplative, serious film night, social issue discussion

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